The Community Building, also known as Columbus Junction School 1882-1920, is a historic building located in Columbus Junction, Iowa, United States. It houses the Columbus Community Heritage Museum, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]
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| Location | 122 E. Maple St. Columbus Junction, Iowa |
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| Coordinates | 41°16′36″N 91°21′37″W / 41.27667°N 91.36028°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1882 |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000735[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 14, 1973 |
The building was constructed as a school and served the function from 1882 to 1920. After being renovated by the Works Progress Administration it served as a gathering place for various community functions. The building was damaged in a fire in the 1960s and the first floor was restored to serve as a library and meeting room.[2] Subsequently, the building has been renovated into a community history museum. The two-story brick structure is basically a large block with a wing on the south side. The entire structure is capped with a hip roof. The Vernacular style building features a prominent belfry, which is a reconstruction. The building's brick exterior appears to be a better quality than what was generally manufactured in Columbus Junction so it is assumed it was imported from elsewhere.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b Nell Weber. "Community Building". National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-11-26. with photo
External links
edit- Louisa County Libraries & Museums - includes hours for the Columbus Community Heritage Center
- Louisa County: Columbus Community Heritage Center
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